The Scots developed golf to irk common loch pests, like merats, locharoaches, and Nessie, who to this day rarely surfaces for fear of being beaned by a well-aimed ball. Brush up your monster-vexing skills with today's Groupon: for $99, you get a round of golf for two at Bear Mountain Resort, plus a $50 voucher toward the Copper Rock Grill or The Masters Lounge on Country Club Way. With two Nicklaus Design courses, 36 holes, rolling greens, and close, tree-covered hills, Bear Mountain provides golfing go-getters with a challenging game and stunning views. Choose between the Mountain Course or the Valley Course, and relish in the peaks and valleys of your score card, swing, and soaring eagle victory dance. After earning your appetite, find no need for mulligans at the Copper Rock Grill. Take in views of the 18th green from the terrace and enjoy a prime rib burger ($16), pan roasted salmon ($30), or Italian pizza ($16) from a menu boasting northwest fare.

Reviews

Three TripAdvisors give Bear Mountain's Golf Course an average of 4.5 owl eyes. The resort's Copper Rock Grill was a 10 Best Editors' Pick, and 90% of Urbanspooners recommend it.

• Truly one of the most spectacular golf courses in North America. – peteg, TripAdvisor
• Westin's Bear Mountain Resort is the setting for this intimate restaurant...The interior is stylishly rustic, with a central fireplace and lovely views. – 10 Best